Job Description
Salary £23,893 - £25,979 Per annum | Permanent Full Time, 37 hours per week Pay Award PendingInternational Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship. Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you want to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and achieve their personal goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!About the Role: As our Disability Support Worker, you’ll work closely across Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire with adults with a range of disabilities, providing practical assistance and guidance to enable more control and independence in their lives.Your role will involve teaching essential daily living skills, such as shopping, food preparation, cooking, and independent travel. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, collaborating with Enablement Locality Organisers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and other partners.This is a key role, as part of a period of growth within our Adult Disability Enablement Team, where you will be witnessing a person's life change from the support you provide, with a supportive team whose values are aligned. Therefore, this role would suit candidates who have experience with Adults with Disabilities and/or SEND Social Care, as a Support Worker or similar role, looking to enhance their career further. About you: Empowerment: Support individuals on their journey to independence by tailoring your assistance to their unique needs. Flexibility: Be adaptable and responsive to changing business demands, covering various geographical areas within Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire and beyond. Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with colleagues and people you are supporting and their families. Supportive and Innovative: You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people. Empathy: You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected. Why Choose Us: Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave. Flexible Working opportunities Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us. Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development. Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family. Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more. We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network. To Apply Click on the "Apply" link below, or for informal enquiries, please contact Dan Shaw on 01772530132 or 07446165297.*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee, you must apply via the internal vacancies option on . You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.